might nt be able to giv opinion on price.
but garmin or papago is highly recommended

Hi all GPS Sifu,

Planing to get stand alone GPS navigator.
After I read from page 1 to page 65, seems like I still can't get my answer. So below is my few questions:- (Sorry for the noob questions)


1) Why most of the member also recommended Garmin, Papago, Way Way, Tom Tom.. or other good reputation brand? Price wise is not cheap compare to other China or Taiwan brand.

a) Is it because of the built quality?
b) Is it because of hardware specification different?
c) Is it because of map updated issue?
d) software?
e) Warranty issue?
f) Support?

From what I understanding... those China or Taiwan brand also can install Garmin or Papago software right?
So if install Garmin, we also can get free map from Malsingmaps and malfreemaps.com right?
Is it all the China or Taiwan brand install crack software/map so it can't be updated????


Sorry for the noob question again, because I really don't know why we must pay more for Garmin or Papago or other brand.
Hope all Sifu can clarify more....

Many thanks!!!!

yes im also looking to buy a gps..below rm300... sometimes need direction in places like melaka..as travel alone..can anyone recommend? i read couple of pages.still confused...

1 - branded gps perform well. unlike the 9 in 1 china stuff, those are unlicensed and their processing power is limited. Choosing a gps system is important based on price, affordability, userbility and most importantly the map which is the heart and soul of every gps. almost all recognise brands have their pros and cons but the thing that separates them distinctively is the maps which are available.
some brands u pay for the maps, some brands load in free maps for you.
In malaysia and singapore which u travel in most often, free maps are available from
www.malfreemaps.com
www.malsingmaps.com

both give out free maps, no charges no registration needed no strings attached. totally FREE. but only available in selected brands.
malfreemaps gives out maps for garmin units and papago units.
malsingmaps gives out maps for garmin units and mapking units.

so if its malaysia u're looking at, garmin, papago and mapking are it.
the rest of it such as igo, tomtom and route66 and even miomaps are just plain rubbish.
community maps (free ones) are better than commercial maps, due to the points of interests which are unrestricted and plentyful.

a)built quality for brands is there. you can see and feel the difference. warranty wise also plenty of difference.
b)china's hardware can be better than oem's. but u get what u pay for. the lower u pay, the lower your processing power.
c)china machines normally have no issues with maps since most use unlicensed products, therefore the maps also all cracked.
d)software not much difference.
e)warranty issue plenty of diff. is like buying a AP machine and ori machine. AP machines send back to the shop u buy from. ori machine u send back to any of their authorised dealers or cust care centers.
f)support for ori sure got. support from china is .......back at the shop u bought from unless they gulung tikar.

whether or not your machine is from china or ori, you can be assured of using malfree or malsing maps.
all that matters is the legality of your operating system and navigational software. those are the ones that need product license which i doubt is bundled with cheap < RM300 china machines.

you pay more for papago and garmin and mapking because of:

1) tech support
2) wide coverage warranty
3) licensing factors (legality)
4) a peace of mind.

Guys I need papago or Igo softwares which works on FREEWAY DT-068 device , any techies around? =)
Pls Pm me or add my msn ~ crazy_jamer@hotmail.com

This post has been edited by Trinity Edition: Aug 18 2010, 02:14 PM

freeway dt running on wince ?

nice thread for GPS discussion.

new software launching soon - powermap.

Im dont know what is wince..Im a noob ~ I need GPS sifus to help.. i will pay for the service.. any 1 can help ?? i just need to make my gps work.. papago or Igo software

my Garmin 255w is so outdated compared to mobile garmin XT.. wth garmin, not updating their older but then superior devices

no wonder they are going down under...

Outdated in term of what? Firmware... Functionality... AFAIK stand alone much more better in term of navigation.

What's the best gps bang for buck in the market

Get a stand-alone GPS, it is the best bang for buck...

can anybody teach me how to install garmin mobile xt 5.00 on my gpsbay 3303

Dear all,

My garmin just asked me to enter the coupon code (10 characters)..it was fine yesterday...
what should i key in??
my phone is omnia..




This post has been edited by LazyTongue: Dec 19 2010, 03:49 PM

Where do you buy the software... Do you have that coupon code?

Hi All,

I'm considering to buy Marshall Colonel GPS system. <Link>

1. Any comment on this product?Good/Bad?
2. I see that they runs on Papago OEM software. Does this mean that i can use map from malfreemap ?

Appreciate your comments.

Thanks!

Hi all , is this spec ok ? It using window 5.0 . Any problem ? or better find a 6.0 version ? Thanks. I m finding those with 5.0 inch display , bluetooth support , av for reverse camera , speed detector . Any1 have better recommend ?












GPS Brand: OODO
GPS Model: M511 with Bluetooth & AV-IN
128MB DDR2 RAM!!

Lock Signal & Start Navigation in Seconds!!!


Specification:
● 5.0”LCD touch screen, 64k colour with touch panel
● Resolution: 480X272
● CPU: MT3351 ARMV41. CPU 500MHz
● Operating System: Microsoft Win CE.NET 5.0 Core Version
● Aspect Ratio: 16:9
● GPS Receiver: MTK
● GPS receiver channels: 32
● Built in 128MB DDR2 RAM + 128MB NAND Flash
● Voice Guidance (Different language/dialect available)
● built in FM transmitter
● built in Bluetooth function
● built in AV-IN (Supports wired/wireless reverse camera)
● Multi-languages Selection
● Support TF/MicroSD card (Free 2GB)
* Please ask price upgrade to 4GB TF/MicroSD card
● Internal Lithium battery (3.7V~1200mAh)
* Battery last for 1-2 hours depend on usage.
● Precision of Localization: 90% / 10 meter
● Sensitivity: 0.1 m/s
● Localization time: 0.1 s
● Weight: 210 g
● Dimension (mm): 126x82x12(including antenna)

*Start Navigation in Seconds!
*Built-in High Sensitive GPS Receiver! Super Fast GP Lock!
*Fast GPS, Run Smoother, You Won’t Regret To Have It!



Navigation:
-Navigate from door to door, quick & easy to use in car, even walking
-Turn by turn clear voice instructions and on screen animations
-Faster-routing in case of deviation from the original route
-2D or 3D mode display the maps, day time and night time mode.


Multimedia:
● Supports audio format: *.mp3 *.wma *.AAC *.AMR etc.
● Supports video format: *.avi *.mov *.wmv *.mpg4 *.asf etc.
● Supports image format: *.JPEG *.GIF *.BMP *.PNG Flash SWF etc.
● Supports E-Book format: *.txt
● FM Transmitter: Transmits sounds through car stereo radio/speaker
● Build-in Games


This GPS can support PX5, 6amin, iG, M.k L.mark, R66.

Maps:
Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei, Thailand, Indonesia, Taiwan, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Macau…



Software Preloaded:
Navi: Navi+Speedometer
Tools: To WinCE, Volume Control, GPS Info, PDF Reader, Doc Viewer, Excel Viewer...
Games:
3D Racing, Rabbit Wars, Holy Beasts, Free Cell, Caveman, Dots,
Mustang, Pentagon, Rat Splat, Reversi, Rubik, Shift Left, Smart Simon,
Tanggled Bugs, WinPoker...


Package Contents:
- OODO M511 GPS Navigator
- Stylus Pen
- In Car Charger
- Home Charger
- Car Mounting Kits
- USB Cable
- User Manual
- Earphone
- Free 2GB TF Card

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Added on January 14, 2011, 12:06 pmNO PPL HERE ??????

This post has been edited by SKYTECH: Jan 14 2011, 12:06 PM

spec looks ok. 500MHz cpu with 128 of rams is sufficient to run almost all the gps softwares around.

*note - almost all definitely not all.

WinCE 5.0 is the most stable among all. Running WinCE 6.0 you might run into some difficulties depending on which navigational software you'd wanna install.

but do bear in mind, buying a device like this, raises the question of legitamacy. piracy is quite rampant in asia so therefore to minimise piracy and morality issues, lowyat.net has a zero tolerance on the piracy matter.

how to get fast gps signal?

i use htc tytn ii@mapking.

hhmmm, wana ask how to update the map?